1952 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bentley R Type Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bentley R Type Continental would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Bentley R Type Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bentley R Type Continental weights approximately 600 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1952 Bentley R Type Continental | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | R Type Continental | E |
Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |